Friday, February 26, 2010

Crisp Shadows, Blue Sky, Green Hills

Shadow Shot Sunday
We had some sunny days this week. Sunshine means shadows and a chance to get back on the bikes.
We managed to get in three rides last week. Nice conditioning rides of about 12 miles. We didn't want to over do it as the two months of cold and fog had gotten us out of biking condition.
Our rides took us beyond the trails in Sun City to a trail past emerald hills where the still naked oaks cast their long winter shadows.

You can see more shadows at Hey Harriet, hosted for us each week by Tracy.
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23 comments:

  1. Carolyn FordFebruary 27, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    So perfect! Right place, Right time! Great capture!

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  2. Maia TFebruary 27, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful shadow shots both. That landscape looks like paradise after the long winter.
    How I envy you for that bike tour in beautiful sunshine, we have rain for days.

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  3. CassieFebruary 27, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Very nice Shadow Shots. I'm still trying to get over a 12 mile "fun" ride. Yikes!!

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  4. BarbFebruary 27, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Oh, Martha! I'm jealous - of your bike rides and your mild weather. i haven't been on the bike for months. We are busy planning the CA trip - hope I'm cleared to ride by then.

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  5. Sylvia KFebruary 27, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Absolutely perfect! What a gorgeous place and incredible shadows for the perfect shadow shot! Love those bare trees against the green! And such sharp clear shadows in the first shot! Looks like such a perfect day! Hope your weekend is going the same -- perfect!

    Sylvia

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  6. GaelynFebruary 27, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    So glad you've gotten the nice weather and time to get back on the bikes. Nice shadows, especially the first. Looks like a pretty place for a ride.

    1.5 days left.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 27, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I love the sharp bike shadows. What a great day for a ride.

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  8. JenFebruary 27, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Sun City-sounds good to me!
    Great shadows.

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  9. robin.February 27, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    awesome!! great to get out i bet!!

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  10. SamFebruary 27, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Fabulous shot! So crisp as you say - really clear Wintery light - I love it!

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  11. RalphFebruary 27, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    I like the spokes, as they leave such a delicate webbed shadow. Your destination is absolutely beautiful, the hills, trees and shadows leave a view to savor!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    What a joy to see two wheels and the ability to make them used. Even though many children do learn how to ride a bike, rarely one sees them over here.
    The air in the second picture must have been amazing to breath...
    A wonderful Sunday for you all.

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  13. happily retired galFebruary 27, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    Your bicycle shadows are wonderful!!! Glad you've been able to get out and ride. It rained all day here in Southern California today.
    Hugs and blessings,
    Small Reflections

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  14. Hey HarrietFebruary 27, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    What fun! I need to get back into the swing of bike riding. 12 miles is quite an impressive distance in my books! Those bike shadows are very cool!

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  15. EbieFebruary 27, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    12 miles, this is incredible. I learned how to bike when I was younger. Maybe I should re train myself (hehehehe, and start with training wheels).

    We have heavy rains today.

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  16. DianneFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    the bike shadows are so perfect :)

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  17. fredamansFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Very nice biking shadows! I had close to the same idea this week....

    http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2010/02/shadow-shot_27.html

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  18. SerendipityFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Great shadows :)

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 28, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    What a great day Martha! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  20. Yogi♪♪♪March 1, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    Another few weeks and it will be warm enough for my wife and I to start riding again.

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  21. ninjaMarch 1, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Oh I'm jealous. The weather over here is no where near good biking conditions.

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  22. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioMarch 1, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    12 miles at your elevation is impressive! So are the shadow shots. Sounds like you had a great weekend.

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  23. LindyMarch 1, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Great shadows! Looks like it was the perfect day for a ride.

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